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Sartory Billard SB05vsLongines LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME

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LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME
LonginesLONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME
MSRP $5,200

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SB0538.5mm
LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME39mm
Power Reserve
SB0590h
LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME40h
Water Resistance
SB0550m
LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME100m
MSRP
SB05
LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME$5,200

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
GMT
Diameter
38.5mm
39mm
Thickness
8.5mm
13.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
46.8mm
Lug Width
20mm
21mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Sapphire
Anthracite

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
LJP Cal. 7380
L844.4
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
90h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,200

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What people say

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Sartory Billard SB05

The dial's Maki-e Raden and aventurine combination is a standout feature. The 38.5mm case size and slim profile are noted for comfort.

LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME

Owners widely praise the Longines Spirit Zulu Time for its superb finishing, smooth crown action, and mesmerizing ceramic bezel, with many noting its premium pilot/sporty design and unique dial details. The movement is consistently lauded for its extreme accuracy, running at 0 to +1 second per day, and the watch is considered to offer remarkable value that punches above its price point. However, the bracelet is criticized by multiple sources for its push-pin adjustment and limited micro-adjustment holes, and the 42mm case size with a 49.3mm lug-to-lug is noted as potentially large for smaller wrists, though some users express a preference for the 39mm size. One owner reported their movement failed within the first year and found setting the date a "nightmare," while another owner notes minor criticisms like the date window being slightly off-center. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Longines Spirit Zulu Time highly for its impressive finishing and accuracy at its price point.

From video reviewers

The 39mm case size is a significant strength, addressing previous concerns about thickness. The value proposition within the GMT market is also a shared positive point. No consensus on weaknesses was reached.

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